And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. -Romans 8:28, NKJV Sometimes, Christians use this verse to short-circuit the grieving process. They try to silence someone in pain by quoting this at them. That is unhelpful. While I believe the Bible … Continue reading “Eyes of faith – Romans 8:28”
Category: Encouragement
A mere footnoote
So the Lord blessed Job in the second half of his life even more than in the beginning. -Job 42:12a, NLT Faithful Spouses, we have a choice: Do we keep on allowing the cheater to be the central player in our life story or do we go out and take command of our story forging decisions … Continue reading “A mere footnoote”
A song to soothe
Songs are such wonderful gifts. I find music helps me move truth from my head down to my heart. Here’s one song I love to listen to when I feel anxious. It helps me reconnect with the truth of God’s love for me. The song is “No Longer Slaves” by Bethel Music: *This post ran … Continue reading “A song to soothe”
Monogamy is NOT the problem!
“…‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’…” -Matthew 19:5b, NKJV Monogamy–i.e. marriage–is NOT the problem! Even during the separation from my first wife, I understood this. I did not have a problem with the institution itself. My problem was … Continue reading “Monogamy is NOT the problem!”
God’s problem waiting on God’s solution!
For hasn’t he promised you, “I will never leave you alone, never! And I will not loosen my grip on your life!” -Hebrews 13:5b, TPT A temptation when facing difficult circumstances is to believe we are on our own. It may feel that way, for sure. I know I felt it. The abandonment feelings are … Continue reading “God’s problem waiting on God’s solution!”
Beware of false hope
When I was going through the darkest part of my marriage dying, I really did not want the divorce. (As a side note, I am so grateful today that I was freed by that divorce. God has used Mrs. DM and Munchkin to restore the laughter in the halls of my heart.) A temptation I … Continue reading “Beware of false hope”
On feeling wanted
4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, “Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.” -Luke 18:4-5, KJV A while back, I remember a mentor, Pastor Gary Gilbertson, teaching on this … Continue reading “On feeling wanted”
9th Blog Anniversary!
Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously is now nine years old! This resource for faithful spouses and their supporters has come a long ways from a simple “brain dump.” As I write this, I am roughly 10,000 views away from 1,000,000 views and just over 400,000 visitors to the blog! I am grateful for the opportunity … Continue reading “9th Blog Anniversary!”
Raising donations for Hope Kids charity!
Picture taken in Central Park (New York City, NY) – App filters applied Years ago, I needed a distraction from the dissolution of my marriage. So, I went to NYC and spent time with my best friends. It was just what I needed. Sometimes we need such (healthy) distractions to get us through some hard … Continue reading “Raising donations for Hope Kids charity!”
Speaking at Chump Nation conference – Chumpalooza in November
On Friday, November 3, I will be at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, Maryland for Chumpalooza. This is a conference designed for faithful spouses–i.e. chumps. It is a first of its kind sort of gathering. I am truly excited to be a part of it and get to connect in person with … Continue reading “Speaking at Chump Nation conference – Chumpalooza in November”